Gum health

Causes and problems

Your gum health is important to your overall health and closely linked to the stability of your teeth.

Gum health issues can result from:

• A lack of oral care, i.e. brushing and flossing;
• Habits such as smoking, alcohol consumption, drug addition, etc;
• Some medications which decrease saliva production and 
• Breathing through your mouth at night.

Gum health issues can cause a number of problems including:

• Tooth movement and loss;
• Tooth decay and 
• Health issues such as...

Early treatment of gum disease is important to prevent tooth loss and health issues.

Solutions

Solutions include regular visits to your dentist or dental hygienist.

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